40 Chapter 40 : Breakup " You dare say that ? Serena has lost weight ; surely you've been bullying her at the company . " Lance Lockwood stood up for Serena Jennings . 1 Caleb Lockwood gave a wry smile , " Grandpa , there's really nothing like that." He placed the bowl of black chicken soup in front of Serena Jennings . Serena softly thanked him . It was only at the old estate that she could drink the soup personally served by Caleb Lockwood . " It's a matter between them as a couple ; you , old man , should stay out of it ." Lance Lockwood's old war buddy couldn't help but speak up . " Exactly , see how attentive Caleb is to his own wife . " " Caleb and Serena ; they're a perfect match ... even at their wedding , I said they had a special connection . " Serena Jennings felt a bit embarrassed by the compliments . Caleb Lockwood's charming smile formed slightly on his lips . From an outsider's perspective , no one could imagine that these two were actually getting divorced and had already been separated for a long time . During the meal , someone asked who Claire Shaw was . Caleb Lockwood introduced her as his high school classmate . Ever since she returned to the country , whenever someone asked Caleb Lockwood about her identity , he answered with " high school classmate ." They indeed broke up upon graduating . Under normal circumstances , Claire Shaw wouldn't be too upset about this title . However , at this moment , compared to Serena , who was his wife , she appeared as the sole outsider . 40 Chapter 40 : Breakup " Claire , why aren't you eating ? Is the food not to your taste ? " Lilian Young asked Claire Shaw . Claire Shaw forced a smile , " It's not that I don't have an appetite ; I'm just worried ... not sure if Grandpa likes the gift I brought ." Upon hearing Claire Shaw say this , Lilian Young immediately called Wang Ma to bring over Claire Shaw's gift and opened it on the spot . Claire Shaw's birthday gift for Lance Lockwood was a carved " Longevity as the Southern Mountains " piece made from top - grade Mutton Fat Jade , intricately crafted and visibly expensive . " Claire , you've spent way too much ; this carving costs at least several million ! " Lilian Young exclaimed in awe . " The craftsmanship is rare indeed , surely a work by a master . " Arthur Lockwood also praised Claire Shaw's well - chosen gift lavishly . Seeing the attention return to herself , Claire Shaw pretentiously flicked her hair . " I invited master sculptor Sylvia Lowell from the country ; she took three months to carve it . I did the design myself ; just hope Grandpa likes it . " After hearing Claire Shaw's words , a few of Lance Lockwood's friends also started praising Claire Shaw's thoughtful efforts . " By the way , Serena , what kind of birthday gift did you get for Grandpa ? " Upon hearing Claire Shaw ask her this , Serena felt that Claire Shaw went to such lengths for Grandpa's gift not just to please him , but also to set her up as a comparison . " Serena is family ; family shouldn't be so formal ." Lance Lockwood's words clearly categorized Claire Shaw as an outsider . " But Caleb also gave a gift ; does that mean Serena is more of a family than Caleb ? " Lucy Warren couldn't help but interject . Caleb Lockwood indeed gave Lance Lockwood a birthday gift , a Richard Mille watch worth thirty million . Before Lance Lockwood could rebuke Lucy Warren , suddenly someone rang the doorbell of The Lockwood Estate . 40 Chapter 40 : Breakup Wang Ma went to open the door and shortly returned with a large box in her hands . " Sir , it's a courier delivery saying it's for the young madam . " The " young madam " Wang Ma referred to was naturally Serena Jennings . Serena hurriedly took the box and presented it to Lance Lockwood . " Grandpa , happy birthday , this is my gift to you . " Serena's earnest blessing surprised Lance Lockwood . In previous years , Serena had never given him a gift . Because she and Caleb were family , anything Caleb gave was assumed to carry Serena's sentiment as well . Moreover , every year on his birthday , Serena would carefully prepare his favorite dishes ; her culinary skills were something he showcased to his old friends . So he never felt he needed a gift from Serena for his birthday . But this time , Serena did give something . While touched , Lance Lockwood also felt a bit sentimental . He always felt that this was Serena's way of defining clear boundaries with Caleb . " What did she send that required a courier ? Could it be takeaway ? " Lucy Warren couldn't refrain from mocking . The others were also curious about this tardy birthday gift . Except for Caleb Lockwood . Since Serena mentioned divorce and moved out from The Jade Pavilion , he hadn't given her a penny . Serena never asked him for any either . Caleb Lockwood guessed that what Serena gave was likely something she crafted herself . This kind of gift is economical , yet meaningful . Like handmade scarves or baked cakes , common in novels and TV dramas . 13.39 40 Chapter 40 : Breakup Claire Shaw thought along the same lines as Caleb Lockwood . Although curious about Serena's gift , she didn't have high expectations . It surely wouldn't compare to hers . Lance Lockwood carefully unwrapped the package and opened the gift box . Inside the box was another box . A violin case . Lance Lockwood's eyes brightened . It was a violin case , naturally containing a violin inside . Lance Lockwood's hands trembled . " Serena , you actually remember Grandpa's old dream ... " Lance Lockwood learned the violin as a child ; his dream was to become a violinist . However , he ended up joining the army , doing business , gradually moving away from a path aligned with music for the sake of earning money . After Serena joined the Lockwood Family , on a random occasion , he had mentioned this unfulfilled dream to her . He never imagined Serena would remember . When Lance Lockwood took the violin out of the case , the guests were stunned , Including Caleb Lockwood . Though they might not all understand violins , given their backgrounds , they had some knowledge of top - tier collectibles . " Serena , is this violin that one , you know ... " Lance Lockwood's old buddy stammered , struggling with his words . " It's the ' MacDonald ' Stradivarius . " 13.844 40 Chapter 40 : Breakup Caleb Lockwood's gaze shifted from the violin to Serena Jennings . The ' MacDonald ' Stradivarius is currently known as the world's most expensive violin . Not only is it astronomically priced , but it has never been publicly auctioned , always traded privately , leaving many collectors yearning for the chance to splurge . " Serena , how did you manage to buy this violin ? It's ... so valuable ... " Lance Lockwood's eyes were moist , overwhelmed with emotion . " Grandpa plays violin so well ; naturally , he deserves a good violin . I got it through a friend , with a discount ." Serena smiled casually , speaking lightly . With this top - tier violin , Lance Lockwood was as happy as a child , and he spontaneously performed , receiving applause from everyone . Caleb Lockwood noticed Serena fiddling with her phone under the table , seemingly chatting with someone on WeChat . Serena was indeed chatting with someone on WeChat . Dylan Shaw : Teacher , I even sold my looks to get this for you . When can I hear you play the piano again ? Serena Jennings : Sold your looks ? Do you even have any? Dylan Shaw : ??? Serena Jennings : Really , thanks a lot this time . I stopped playing the piano long ago , but when you return , I can play the double keyboard for you . Dylan Shaw : You can only play for me , alone . Serena finally sent an OK emoji , ending the conversation . She looked up and found Caleb Lockwood watching her . 516